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HIM - Health Information Management

HIM 121

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION I

(4.00 CR.)

Prerequisite is ability to type 40 words per minute. Develops skills in the transcription of various medical record reports, use of transcription references and proof reading reports. Evaluates the productivity and organization of transcription departments/services and the quality of transcribed reports and equipment utilized. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.